I never realised that there were hotels that still used metal keys to get into the rooms until I…read morearrived at this one. Okay, it is in Dunkirk and there actually isn't all that much at Dunkirk so I'm not surprised that this place was pretty trashy. In fact after hearing the third person go to the concierge and ask if there was anything to do, and the response was that there was a nice restaurant down then street (which was basically the only place open in a short walk from the area) then it pretty much summed up the place. Oh, and don't get me started on the fact that I was charged for the room after I had already paid for it, and I still haven't heard from them about the refund. Personally, unless you are a WW2 enthusiast then there is nothing in Dunkirk, and even if you insist on going there, don't stay here.

Went specially for lunch at in the last week of August. Had reserved by e-mail and was responded to…read morequickly and clearly. I had not been there for some 8 years, but it remained familiar in aspect, though the other parts of Tony Lestienne's empire have grown significantly. Expected it to be full with lots of holiday makers, but it was almost empty perhaps because the weather was solid rain. And suspect they also were prepared for quiet, there did not seem to be a lot of staff about. So lunch got off a bit slowly, but soon got up to speed. I think we had a little difficulty as we needed to warm up our French. We chose the Menu Degustation as it was just what I had in mind with a strength in fish but not exclusively fish. Foie Gras, Cassolet Homard, Turbot, Lamb, Fromages, Puddings. The mises en bouche were very tasty and imaginative, the Foie Gras attrative and splendid, the Homard lost in it's 'soup' (but the soup did bring the Rolly Grassman Gewertz out wonderfully) though the soup was that wholly correct dark boulibasse you get sometimes. We went on to a minor red Auxey Duresses. The Turbot had a splendid idea of blending two dressings without a divder from one at one end of the fish to the other at the other and was very good, I was somehow less impressed with the fish itself, perhaps it is that translucent thing again. The lamb I requested not pink and that is how it arrived, and it was very good though I suspect they disdained. The cheeses were top class including a local 'new discovery'. The puds were outstanding, particularly a bowl of liquid chocolate and red fruits. We finished with a very traditional and slightly earthy Beaumes de Venise - the sommelier not understanding that we wanted to choose, but it was good just the same. Mignardises were also very good. Yup, when ever I can I'll be back.

This is a little gem of a restaurant serving high quality food at the French pace of life…read more A meal can take easily 3 hours if you want it to. The waiters are helpful and professional. The restaurant is located inside a small unassuming hotel of the same name. Rooms are pleasant, nicely decorated, have crisp sheets and some have( obstructed) views of the channel. If you are in the area and would like a very pleasant meal this establishment should do the trick. Although not cheap, you get a lot for your money, including a bit of style and charm.

La Ferme du Vert is a beautiful farm in a very quiet part of France. It's a gourmet restaurant,…read moresmall hotel and a cheese factory (and mainly a cheese factory for the purpose of my visit)! We were sent here by the owner of Chateau de la Marine as its where he buys his cheese, and it was a fantastic recommendation! Although factory tours aren't allowed they do sell their cheeses to the public and all the ones I had were very good, especially a particularly stinky one that has an orange coating :) It's the sort of place you visit for one reason and immediately want to return to so you can try everything else! I expect in due course I'll return here and stay for a weekend, and try the restaurant :)

Ended up here on a fractuous moment as its just a second off the lovely D940 coastal road. Really…read morenice 1970's fashioned menu du jour with a slice of bit too big apricot pie! yummy.,. . Nothing too fancy but just 20e. Not sure about the hotel, seems a bit ramshackle, i'd check the rooms first.

Staying at the Hotel Clery is a wonderful experience indeed!…read more The staff are attentive and friendly, the surroundings are as beautiful as you could ask for and the rooms are lovely! The restaurant is also an excellent choice for dinner but I did feel a bit short changed for breakfast, not because it was particularly bad, it's just they it didn't live up to everything else about the place :) It's the perfect place for a short romantic getaway, especially if you have a car, as the nearby seaside towns of Boulogne-sur-Mer and Wimereaux have a lot to offer! I'd happily stay here again!

Small friendly Hotel, our second visit. Part of the Logis scheme, sister hotel to Les Frangins in…read moreSt Omer. Getting a bit down at heel but not in a bad way. Room was clean, the shower was good and powerful (badly needed after striking camp in rather wet conditions in Samer) TV was HD. Breakfast is served in the Lobby, basic but good value at EUR8.50. Rack rate for a double EUR64-69 but if you book on line as we did, budget rate was EUR39. Last time we were there we were highly entertained by Victor the Mynah Bird, who had a great repertoire in English and French, sadly he is now an ex-Mynah Bird. Bike accommodation in the cellar is a bit awkward but beats locking them up outside. WiFi is available for free in the lobby area, allegedly throughout the whole hotel but the signal didn't reach the 4th floor. Rooms at the back are quiet.